Java Architect

API Architect

Location:

Edinburgh, UK

Experience Level: 15+ years

Mode of Hiring:
Permanent Position

Hybrid: 2 days mandatory and 3 days remote.

We are looking for a Technical Architect who will define, develop, and maintain Application Programming Interfaces for specific business functional/technical areas and provide high‑level roadmaps for the implementation of robust API solutions, aligning to a common technical direction to ensure accomplishment of the roadmaps.

• Design and define API architecture and standards.
• Collaborate with development teams to implement scalable API solutions.
• Ensure API security, reliability, and performance.
• Establish and enforce best practices for API development.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and tools.
• Document architectural decisions and API specifications.
• Mentor and guide software engineers on API‑related topics.
• Review and improve existing API implementations.
• Work with stakeholders to gather requirements and align API strategy.
• Monitor API usage and optimize for scalability and efficiency.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or related field.
• Proven experience designing and implementing APIs.
• Strong knowledge of RESTful and Graph
  
  QL API design principles.
• Experience with microservices architecture and cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with API security standards and best practices.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Experience with API management tools and platforms.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross‑functional teams.
• Competency / Knowledge Monitoring of Emerging Technologies.
• Excellent Solution Assessment Skills.
• Participate, position and/or present in relevant Engineering Architecture Governance forums or related forums (Internal and/or External associations) and act as quorum member or chairperson at the relevant Technology Architecture Governance.

• Strong communication and documentation abilities.
• Stakeholder Management.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Information Technology

• IT Services and IT Consulting